Join our team as an Assistant Traffic Engineer and help design safe, efficient transportation solutions for our thriving beachside community.

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Scheduled Salary Increases:

Effective July 2026 - 3.0%
Effective July 2027 - 2.5%

Under minimal supervision, to perform a variety of engineering tasks involving traffic engineering projects and public works improvement projects; to prepare designs and specifications for assigned projects; to collaborate and confer with developers, contractors, other engineers and the general public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the less complex professional engineering functions. Prior experience in the traffic engineering field is highly desirable.

Essential Functions:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties for this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Traffic Assignment

Conduct a variety of engineering traffic studies; conduct radar speed surveys; analyze and evaluate traffic accident data; maintain traffic counts; prioritize traffic circulation system improvements.
Review City Street improvement plans; provide proper signing and street striping.
Prepare and review the City's Traffic Circulation Model; assist in implementing priority projects.
Provide engineering support on a variety of traffic engineering projects; research and evaluate data; review plans; prepare designs and specifications.
Manage traffic complaints and traffic calming requests.
Review traffic control plans for City projects, private developers, and utility companies.
Review and process oversize vehicle traffic permits.
Prepare plans and exhibits for Planning Commission and City Council agenda items.
Assist at the public front counter for traffic related matters.
Post and deliver public noticing for public hearings and neighborhood meetings.

Typical Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil engineering or traffic engineering.
Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
Engineering design principles and practices.
Construction principles and practices in the public works industry.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

Develop, review, and modify civil or traffic engineering plans, designs, and specifications using AutoCAD and related programs.
Learn terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical civil or traffic engineering report preparation.
Learn to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to civil or traffic engineering.
Learn operational characteristics of traffic signals, sign controllers, pavement striping and marking devices.
Learn to perform technical research and solve engineering problems.
Maintain technical civil or traffic engineering records and prepare reports.
Operate engineering software systems, including AutoCAD and similar applications, to support project design and analysis.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work independently under a minimal degree of supervision and guidance.

Experience and Education/Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field.

Prior experience in the public or private transportation and/or traffic engineering fields is highly desirable.

Licenses or Certificates:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver’s License within six months of appointment.
Special Requirements:

May be required to travel to locations within and outside of city limits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

The work environment takes place indoors within an office environment and outdoors in the field. May be exposed to varying weather conditions when working outdoors in the field.

Physical Requirements:

While working within the office, work may require extensive sitting and some standing and walking; while working outdoors in the field or construction sites, work may require frequent standing and walking for prolonged periods of time
Some degree of lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of plans, blueprints, boxes, and files.
Bending, stooping, and climbing when conducting inspections or performing other related tasks
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, handle plans, files and documents
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone
Visual acuity to see/read documents and computer screen
Operate motorized vehicles.

Supplemental Information:

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.

Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at http://san-clemente.org/jobs. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.

In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

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